LOS ANGELES — After the Los Angeles Kings soundly defeated the Chicago Blackhawks, 5-2, in Game 4 of the 2014 Western Conference Final at Staples Center in Los Angeles on May 26, many media, pundits and fans alike declared the Blackhawks dead, and the series over. The Blackhawks are trailing in the series, 3-1, facing... Continue Reading →
Chicago Blackhawks May Not Have An Answer For LA Kings “That 70’s Line”
LOS ANGELES AND EL SEGUNDO, CA — Prior to the start of the 2014 Western Conference Final, much of the talk was about the upcoming battle between two of the top centers in the National Hockey League, Anze Kopitar of the Los Angeles Kings, and Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks. Conventional wisdom dictated that... Continue Reading →
2014 NHL Western Conference Final Preview: LA Kings vs. Chicago Blackhawks
ANAHEIM AND LOS ANGELES, CA — At this time one year ago, the Los Angeles Kings went into the Western Conference Final (WCF) against the Chicago Blackhawks a bruised, battered and banged up team, as several players continued to play despite having suffered injuries earlier in the playoffs. To make matters worse, center Anze Kopitar... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings Are Holding On By A Quickly Unraveling Thread As They Face Elimination
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Kings are in Chicago, hours away from a win-or-go home Game 5 matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks, who lead their best-of-seven Western Conference Final playoff series, 3-1. The Blackhawks, even without their top defenseman, Duncan Keith (suspended), used their superior speed and surprisingly strong physical play to force the... Continue Reading →
Jeff Carter, LA Kings Are Not Thinking About Retaliation After High Stick By Chicago’s Duncan Keith
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Let’s just say that the aftermath wasn’t pretty. Indeed, the day after falling victim to a high stick to the face, courtesy of Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith, Los Angeles Kings forward Jeff Carter has definitely looked better. On the play, after Carter appeared to chop at Keith’s glove, which was... Continue Reading →
2013 Western Conference Finals: Goaltending, Physical Style Should Help LA Kings Advance Past Chicago Blackhawks
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Heading into Game 1 of the 2013 Western Conference Finals, the Los Angeles Kings face their greatest challenge yet this season in the President’s Trophy-winning Chicago Blackhawks. Having lost two of the three games against Chicago in the regular season might be a red flag for many. But the Kings won... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings Should Take The Great One’s Advice About Shooting The Puck
LOS ANGELES AND EL SEGUNDO, CA — Some years ago, in the not too distant history of the Los Angeles Kings, there was a player who once graced the hockey world with his wisdom, not to mention his nearly infinite talent. “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take,” he said. That player... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings Spoil Blackhawks “Circus Trip”
LOS ANGELES — Since the Los Angeles Kings moved to Staples Center in 1999, there have been several times when they were forced to go on very long road trips while their arena was being used for other events. But if you think the Kings are the only National Hockey League team that often has... Continue Reading →
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